Austrian 50 Schilling
Austria
1964–1999
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$45.82
Based on Silver spot price ($79.17/oz) · 90.0% purity · 20g
Updated 6:41 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Austria |
| Years Minted | 1964–1999 |
| Composition | 0.900 silver |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the Austrian coat of arms and the inscription 'Republik Österreich'.
Reverse
Depicts various commemorative themes for specific events.
History & Notable Facts
The 1964 Austrian 50 Schilling coin was the first in a series that commemorated the centenary of the Vienna World's Fair, blending historical nod with modern design flair.
Struck in .900 fine silver, these coins typically weighed 20 grams and featured varying obverse designs for events like anniversaries of composers or state milestones. Mintage figures fluctuate by year, though exact numbers for some issues remain unclear due to archival gaps from the 1970s.
Over 35 years, the series saw over two dozen variations, each reflecting Austria's cultural highlights without repeating a theme. It's easy to spot fakes; the edge lettering often gives them away.
Designers aimed for subtlety, but let's not pretend every piece was a masterpiece—some edges were sharper than the concepts.
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